Preparation and characterization of some polyesterurethanes and polyesterurethane‐ureas based on hydroxy terminated polyesters Available to Purchase

Hydroxy terminated polyesters were prepared by the reaction of tetrabromophthalic, phthalic, and maleic anhydrides with polyethylene glycol via melt condensation technique. They were characterized by hydroxy number, and intrinsic viscosity measurements. Also, the fire retardancy of polyesters was evaluated as varnish films on plywood strips. The polyesters were reacted with excess toluene ‐2, 4‐ diisocyanate to yeild isocyanate terminated prepolymers which were subsequently reacted with 5, 5‐ dihydroxymethyl‐2‐trichloro‐methyl‐1,3‐ dioxane or ethelene diamine. These polymers were characterized by Ir and ¹H NMR spectra, viscosity measurements, and thermogravimetric analysis.